Strategy Director: Growth & Execution Leader

Cox Communications, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Planning to lead high-impact initiatives that define where to play, how to win, and what to do across the organization. You will partner with senior leaders, steer strategic engagements from definition to execution, and influence decisions through rigorous analysis and storytelling.

Required are 12+ years in strategy/consulting, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree required with 12+ years of relevant strategic planning and/or management consulting experience; MS degree with 10+ years or 16+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, research, organizational, and project management skills.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex data into executive-ready documents and presentations.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and strategic perspective to ambiguous opportunities.
• Ability to influence leaders and serve as an internal thought partner on strategic issues.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with leaders at all levels.
• Ability to translate market insights into compelling stories and actionable business plans.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment with urgency and adaptability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead market, customer, competitive, portfolio, and profit pool assessments for Cox Automotive and its business groups.
• Apply strategic planning frameworks to identify opportunities and risks and recommend choices.
• Define and communicate strategies for where to play, how to win, and what to do across Cox Automotive and its business units.
• Use hypothesis-driven analysis to identify root causes and actionable insights.
• Build financial models and scenario analyses to support decisions.
• Synthesize research into concise recommendations for executives.
• Lead strategic projects with defined scope, objectives, and success measures.
• Advise senior leaders as a strategic thought partner and build enterprise-wide perspectives.
• Plan and facilitate executive planning sessions and workshops.
• Develop portfolio assessments and decision-support materials.
• Prepare executive communications and presentations to advance strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Research

Organization

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

BA/BS Degree

MS degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Planning to lead high-impact initiatives that define where to play, how to win, and what to do across the organization. You will partner with senior leaders, steer strategic engagements from definition to execution, and influence decisions through rigorous analysis and storytelling.

Required are 12+ years in strategy/consulting, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 20%.